The Weekly Post

Foreigner vs Local Condo Buying in the Philippines: What's Actually Different and What Isn't

MSC Editorial

Published on: 13/08/2026

Foreigners and Filipinos buy condos through mostly the same process — but eligibility, financing, and documents diverge in specific, predictable ways.

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Buying a Condo in the Philippines From Abroad: The Complete Step-by-Step Process

MSC Editorial

Published on: 30/07/2026

A foreign buyer can purchase a Philippine condo entirely from overseas using a Special Power of Attorney. Here is the full remote process, step by step.

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